I would consult with a local property management expert and/or an attorney before moving forward.

Vacant Dwelling is generally better, but I would consult with an insurance broker to see what your best options are.

Have you consulted legal counsel yet?

People wanted me to consult for opening of the businesses etc. but I didn't want to travel around and do that all the time.

Use memo field to describe business purpose 64700 64900 Office Supplies Expense Office supplies expense 64900 66500 Postage and Delivery Expense Postage, courier, and pickup and delivery services 66500 66700 Professional Fees Expense Payments to accounting professionals and attorneys for accounting or legal services 66700 67200 Repairs and Maintenance Expense Incidental repairs and maintenance of business assets that do not add to the value or appreciabl... 67200 67200 Repairs and Maintenance:67210 Yard Maint Expense Yard Main 67210 67200 Repairs and Maintenance:67250 1099 Maint Contractors Expense 1099 Contractor work 67250 67300 Damage Fees on move-out Expense 67300 67800 Small Tools and Equipment Expense Purchases of small tools or equipment not classified as fixed assets 67800 68000 Taxes - Property Expense Taxes paid on property owned by the business, franchise taxes, excise taxes, etc. 68000 68100 Telephone Expense Expense Telephone and long distance charges, faxing, and other fees Not equipment purchases 68100 68600 Utilities Expense Water, electricity, garbage, and other basic utilities expenses 68600 70300 Late Fees Income Other Income Income from finance charges and late fees charged 70300 73000 reimbursed tenant expenses Other Income from Tenant damages 73000 80000 Ask My Accountant Other Expense Transactions to be discussed with accountant, consultant, or tax preparer 80000 81000 mortgage+interest Other Expense 81000 83000 Tenant Damages Other Expense billable expenses, non-income 83000 90000 Estimates Non-Posting Estimates for jobs or projects.

Here in Texas, the biggest unpredictable for CAM is property taxes  (approx. 3% of market value) and while we protest using our consultants each year, the reality is that it can sometimes go up 2-3 times .

If you have multiple units in your building, you cannot limit Section 8 tenants to certain areas or floors of your building.If you are considering participating in Section 8, consult with an experienced landlord-tenant attorney to learn more about the requirements in your area.http://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2015/07/do-l...

(Style, Returns, All-In Price (Purchase + any repairs), Monthly Rent, School District)For the buyers my Team works with we conduct a detailed Needs Analysis consultation with every investor (1-2 hrs).  

What about a leasing consultant or residential concierge?

For more information on severance rules, consult a local attorney.